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Alex Esquire, Attorney at Law

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I was off from my job in June 2016. I had some vacation time

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Hello My name is ***** ***** I was laid off from my job in June 2016. I had some vacation time coming and was never paid. I have tried contacting the CEO and he never contacted me back. Is there something that can be done to collect for my earned vacation time?JA: Because employment law varies from place to place, can you tell me what state this is in?Customer: IllinoisJA: Is the employment agreement "at will," union, full time or part time?Customer: was full timeJA: Anything else you want the lawyer to know before I connect you?Customer: No that should cover it

As far as I can recall, I do not. I started working there over 15 years ago and cannot remember if I received a handbook or signed a contract. I may have received a handbook but honestly don't think I signed a contract but not sure

Customer:replied 11 months ago.

Hello Alex,Can you tell me what I can do now at this point? I haven't heard back from you anymore.Please advise... Thank you

I cannot comment on your specific case, but unfortunately, unless former employee has some type of written employment contract and/or some other actual evidence that the company is contractually or legally obligated to compensate a terminated employee for any unused vacation time, I am afraid there would generally not be any further legal recourse.

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